Donna Hall Fishburn, a veteran Hollywood stunt double and horsewoman who worked in hundreds of westerns in a 40-year career in which she doubled for Barbara Stanwyck in The Maverick Queen, Debbie Reynolds in How the West Was Won and Doris Day in Calamity Jane, has died. Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962) is one of the last musicals to emerge from MGM's illustrious stable. But her house is full of different people now. Doris looked great and i really liked the long hair it was a change , she never looked prettier than in Jumbo i think. Yes, I knowI just wanted to say that. The plot mainly concerns Durante's Wonder Circus and a rival company of which many of Durante's cast and crew go to the other one because of financial concerns. Perhaps, as some reviewers have suggested, their comedic talents were underutilized. It was the last film producer Joe Pasternak made at MGM.[1]. I want to make decisions at a production level. Doris Day shows a wisdom, warmth, sassy comic timing and an ability also to be dramatically heartfelt, and in terms of her singing she can't be faulted. Mike DeVita, former employee of Doris Day's animal-rescue foundation, Carol Johnson, longtime friend of Doris Day, The Idol stars The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp defend upcoming show after 'torture porn,' on-set toxicity claims, Ali Wong says she's 'best friends' with her ex-husband: 'It's an unconventional divorce', 'Champions' star Woody Harrelson: SNL monologue controversy caps storied personal journey, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry suffered Hollywood 'miscalculation' with explosive tell-alls: experts, Jussie Smollett files appeal argument in hate crime hoax conviction, Michael B. Jordan apologized to his mom before steamy Calvin Klein underwear ad was released. I thought when they were lifted off the ground by there mouth was neat and the horse rider for (this can't be love) was amazing i wish i could do that on my horse!! He reluctantly falls in love with the beautiful young co-owner, later feels guilty about his dads underhanded tactics and decides to break with the Noble plan. His first wife Jeanne died in 1943. He vocals aren't his but dubbed. Who wants to open the movie discussion??? While her relationship with Baylor and Stone might be under probability, sources prove that she was indeed smitten with Willsthese two had a connection deeper than being a fan of each other's crafts. All of the circus acts were wonderful but I wish I knew which was Doris and which was not. Just clear tips and lifehacks for every day, They grew up and hit Hollywood on horseback, doubling for stars such as Betty Hutton in Perils of Pauline, Barbara Stanwyck in Maverick Queen, Doris Day in Calamity Jane and Gail Davis in Annie Oakley. . Today. Most of the other songs aren't as memorable, but they are still above average. Less than one year after their marriage, he abandoned his wife. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Mike DeVita was a fan of Days for 60 years, and the pair swapped more than 500 letters, exchanging very personal details of their lives. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. I absolutely love My Romance - it is just soooo romantic and Stephen Boyd is pretty kool! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. [left] Portrait of Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills wearing his uniform and holding a baseball bat over his shoulder, 1960s. Jimmy Durante owns the little circus with the big elephant in Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962). According to Charley Cullen Walters, Days publicist for the past decade, it was the stars decision not to see Ryan. Great songs employed to only modest effect in an otherwise forgettable musical, A big-budgeted circus-locale musical with wonderful dances , hilarious shows and charming songs, Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Martha Raye, and Stephen Boyd star in the wonderful Billy Rose's Jumbo, Durante and Raye are great, but everything else is atrocious, If you love Doris and you love the 1950's musicals, you will love JUMBO. The circus is near bankruptcy, due to the compulsive gambling by her father, Pop Wonder and a threatened takeover by the rival Noble Circus is planned. Market data provided by Factset. From the opening Circus is on Parade number, this musical is magical. or redistributed. Secondly, it is based on a musical by Rogers and Hart that was made in the middle of the 1930s, starring Jimmy Durante. (Although the film eventually made a substantial profit through rentals, DVDs and TV showings, including a $1million deal.). Star Doris Day delivers the lovely Rodgers and Hart songs superbly, especially the sublime My Romance. Day never had a lover by her side during old age, but she appreciated the efforts of her only child, a few good friends, and her dearest pets. What characteristics allow plants to survive in the desert? Theyre with her because shes Doris Day. by BabeWilliams 13 May 2008, 18:18, Unread post Portrait of Doris Day circa 1965 | Photo: Getty Images. He's also engaged to the sad -eyed spinster and fortune teller, Lulu (Martha Raye). Ever-earnest Stephen Boyd shows up in need of a job, and quickly gets Day's heart racing, before it's revealed he's the son of their chief rival--and what he's really after is star-attraction Jumbo the Elephant! On the other hand, Boyd did come across as a believable lead circus performer. My favortie movie is Pillow Talk but this will have to be my second favorite. I love the music, the romantic colourful feel of the movie, the great circus acts and most of all Doris herself because I think she is more beautiful in this than in any other of her movies. Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Martha Raye, and Great Songs. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. **1/2 from ****. Her first time in love was at age 16. Portions of the film are directed too slowly and leading man Stephen Boyd is wooden (I would have preferred Harve Presnell or even Howard Keel), but circus owner Jimmy Durante is marvelous in every scene he's in- especially where he's trying to hide an elephant!! Stephen Boyd was born William (Billy) Millar 4 July 1931 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. [2] Production was held up due to litigation. Billy Rose's Jumbo is a 1962 American musical film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and starring Doris Day, Stephen Boyd, Jimmy Durante, and Martha Raye. Jimmy Durante, Doris Day, Stephen Boyd, Martha Raye in, Jumbo. Heonce said: They tried to make me a star, a leading man. After that, Day turned to her fans and people who worked for her. Wills was not the only black man speculated to have dated Day. Who rode the horse for Doris Day in Calamity Jane? in which she is dragged behind her horse. It all works out in the end, lovers marry, scoundrels fess up and get second chances. Although she had stopped making movies, the actress was forced to make The Doris Day Show, on CBS, to pay off her debts. His singing and acting were sometimes understated, but I didn't find this annoying in most scenes. The song is later reprised by Pop (Jimmy Durante) as he prepares to marry Lulu (Martha Raye) in a comical, but touching bit. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Doris Day playing with a dog, circa 1950 | Photo: Getty Images. Doris Day returned to MGM in 1962 to star in Billy Roses Jumbo. ", http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xVUkRIbzf0. This is more of a scene than a musical number. I find the present film more enjoyable, with its intertwining of music, comedy, drama and romance. But thankfully, he was able to undergo therapy successfully. Her grandparents were all German immigrants. Rumors had it that the "Pillow Talk" alum was involved with a prominent baseball player called Maury Wills. . by miss maxwell 12 May 2008, 13:09, Unread post Since this was Boyd's next film after BEN HUR do you realize that an advertisement could actually say "Stephen Boyd star of BEN HUR now in his biggest film: JUMBO" and it would actually make sense that JUMBO was indeed bigger than BEN HUR.!! Market data provided by Factset. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Doris Day. Who knew he could sing and dance so well?! Doris Day Dies Nearly 2 Months After Celebrating 97th Birthday She survived a horrific car accident that cut short her career as a child dancer Day was a distinguished child dancer in her. Unread post There is the ner' do well Jimmy Durante who blows the circus revenues on crooked crap games causing Day to pull out the storms to keep the motley assembly together, with bill collectors in chase. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Music is scored by George Stoll, with songs written by Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart. . Her fourth husband was Barry Comden. The owner, Anthony 'Pop' Wonder (Jimmy Durante), works as a clown but is a gambler addicted in dice games and usually loses the box office gambling. I dont blame her.. by webmaster 13 May 2008, 08:25, Unread post This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. . This news rocked the tabloids for some time, and not many have been able to identify its credibility until the athlete's publication. Radiant Doris Day as Kitty Wonder sings beloved Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart tunes and does her own horseback riding tricks in a razzle-dazzle musical based on Billy Rose's original stage . Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Stephen Boyd was reasonable as was Doris Day, but she was miscast it seems, as she was nearing forty. The title character, a prancing pachyderm, does not seem interested at all in its performance. After Terry turned him down, Manson showed up at the producers home at 10050 Cielo Drive in Los Angeles. Doris did have people who tried to take advantage of her, including her husbands, Walters added. Doris Day: Her Own Story and Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door explore the inner depths of the eternally approachable starincluding her exploitative marriages, her. It's directed by Charles Walters, with Busby Berkeley on second unit duties, and stars Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Stephen Boyd, Martha Raye and Dean Jagger. Miss Day was the perfect choice to play the lovely Kitty Wonder, co-owner of the Wonder Circus. by BabeWilliams 12 May 2008, 21:07, Unread post My Romance is just sublime. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. She had a lot of tragedy.. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. . The play was adapted from the book written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, the screenplay here is written by Sidney Sheldon. Hes always been very careful to follow Doris wishes to support the foundation, said Walters. When he arrived, Bashara blocked him from seeing her. Henceforth all of Doris's films would be screen comedies in which she may have sung a ditty or two in the film or over the title credits. He last received a letter from the star in April. She did all her own stunts, too, which was quite a feat in what is an enormously athletic role. In the mid-seventies, towards the end of his life, he was quoted as saying: I am sick and tired of acting. He is trying to lure the elephant off the circus grounds, and is moving very quietly followed by Jumbo, and is being nonchalant while doing this. For starters, the title is kind of odd, seeing how the elephant Jumbo only makes sporadic and brief appearances throughout the movie. The Doris Day Web Forum - an unofficial forum for fans of Doris Day. The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: Billy Rose's Jumbo was released to DVD in a Region 1 DVD by Warner Bros. on April 26, 2005, and also as part of Volumes 1 and 2 of The Doris Day Collection on April 10, 2007. Looking haughty and insulted, Durante stretches to his full height, and asks, " ELEPHANT? Aside from Boyd the performances are very good. However, there were several reasons why their secret relationship was frowned upon and tagged as taboo. Maybe that's because she saw herself as bit of a tomboy, as a young girl. She was 74. He was a wonderfully versatile actor who could switch from Messala to Sam Rawlins in a heartbeat. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The actress explained that she saw Baylor during games and spent less than thirty minutes with Stone when he dropped by her house alongside other musicians. Stephen Boyd visits Doris Day on the set of Do Not Disturb. Circus showman P.T. Jimmy Durante is hilarious and has a lot of effortless charm, and Martha Raye matches him every step of the way. Written by Colin Tinto . Doris was very trusting. Her onscreen credits ranged from romance to comedies and live shows. ), Billy Rose's Jumbo may have a few slow parts and Stephen Boyd's wooden performance as said already. American actress Doris Day in a fur-trimmed coat, circa 1963. Now, a neighbor of Days said, insiders are wondering what happens with the stars estate, including her $300,000 Carmel home and the foundation, which, according to 2017 tax returns, had total assets of $4,586,346. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Doris Day at a press conference at the dog friendly hotel she owns in Carmel, California July 16, 1985. I saw it on DVD in widescreen and with a superb 5.1 sound system. "Billy Rose's Jumbo" was a late entry in the Musical genre. Via Facebook, he claimed that he had not spent much time with his grandmother since childhood due to his fathers bitter divorce from his mother, Jacqueline Carlin, in 1997. The worst thing was when her son, Terry, died, Johnson said. Mary Anne Barothy was Doris Day's personal secretary for four years in the 1970s. Doris Day is in great voice throughout the film and performs the majority of the Rogers and Hart standards. Noble has been quietly buying up the IOUs with Sam's help and abruptly takes control of the family's business, leaving the Wonders without a show. IMDB, Doris Day Films @ Amazon USA Doris Day Films @ Amazon UK, Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? "Billy Rose's Jumbo" opened in New York at Radio City Music Hall during a newspaper strike and a snow storm which made the film suffer at the box office. It does not store any personal data. During the 1930s and 1940s, MGMs output of musicals was vast. by Kitty 15 May 2008, 05:50, Unread post She seemingly found a semi-permanent home at Universal, but returned to MGM again in 1962 to film thebig, splashy circus musical, Billy Roses Jumbo. I love your new avatar too Miss.Maxwell Jumbo has always been in the top 3 of of my favourite Doris movies. Director Norman Jewison, who worked with Day on 1963's The Thrill of It All and Send Me No Flowers, also talked about Doris' surprising view on her obvious good looks. First unread post 154 posts Page 2 of 7. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Owner, John Noble, plants his son, Sam, among the Wonder clan to obtain inside information in order to hasten the proposed coup. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Her portrayal just didn't ring true. Jimmy Durante is absolutely brilliant as a clown on the ladder, I just so enjoy watching him in that segment - I think he is a hoot! You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! All rights reserved. Jumbo (about December 25, 1860 September 15, 1885), also known as Jumbo the Elephant and Jumbo the Circus Elephant, was a 19th-century male African bush elephant born in Sudan. In 1885, Jumbo the elephant billed as the biggest elephant in the world was hit by a freight train and died on the tracks in St. Thomas, Ontario. Stephen Boyd's singing voice was dubbed by Los Angeles studio singer, Jimmy Joyce. In the 1950s and '60s, Doris Day was America's box-office sweetheart. This film was a bit of a disaster at the box officeand rightfully so. But the fans became the family she never really had, said DeVita. 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